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Is the long stem that’s growing out new growth? This is my first time having one of these plants and I want to make sure that it grows properly!

4 upvotes, 3 comments. Sidechat image post by Anonymous in Plant Parenthood. "Is the long stem that’s growing out new growth? This is my first time having one of these plants and I want to make sure that it grows properly!"

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Anonymous 8w

It’s an aerial root. You can tuck it back into the pot for extra stability or just let it grow where it wants. I usually tuck mine back into the soil. New growth will come out of a sheath on the mother plant like this

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Anonymous 8w

root

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Anonymous 8w

It’s an Arial root. Monsters are aroids. Meaning in nature they anchor themselves to trees and grow up the side if said tree. Arial roots help support/anchor the plant as it grows. It’s completely normal.

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